What is the cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Interlaken to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €140 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Zurich Bus Station and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Essen. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Essen?

The distance between Interlaken and Essen is 733 km. The road distance is 694.8 km.

How do I travel from Interlaken to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €110 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Interlaken to Essen?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Interlaken to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Essen bus from?

Interlaken to Essen bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Essen train from?

Interlaken to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Essen?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Essen is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €110 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Interlaken to Essen bus arrive?

Interlaken to Essen bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Interlaken to Essen train arrive?

Interlaken to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Interlaken to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Essen is 695 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Interlaken to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Interlaken to Essen?

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Interlaken to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Interlaken to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 37m
€114–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
14h 16m
€72–113
Drive 694.8 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Essencar 694.8 km
6h 9m
€121–174
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 2m
€146–434
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 19m
€210–764
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 4m
€156–438
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
7h 29m
€179–492
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 23m
€202–609

Interlaken to Essen by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 733.2 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Essen central train station via Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 14h 16m.

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